Business Development Manager

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving the lounge’s business growth, increasing revenue, building strategic partnerships and attracting new customers.

HCER Consulting Limited is a leading provider of innovative human resource solutions and professional training programs. We have earned a strong reputation for delivering consulting experiences that help clients build capable teams, strengthen leadership capacity, and improve organizational performance.

With a team of experienced HR and industry professionals, we combine strategic insight with practical experience to deliver measurable results. Our services cover the full spectrum of human capital development, including recruitment and selection, performance management, employee relations, HR outsourcing, learning and development, and organizational restructuring.

Our consulting and training portfolio also extends to business management, data analytics, personal development, and digital literacy, helping both organizations and individuals achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving the lounge’s business growth, increasing revenue, building strategic partnerships and attracting new customers.
• The successful candidate will develop and implement business development strategies, identify new market opportunities, promote the lounge’s services and strengthen relationships with corporate clients, event organisers, influencers and other relevant stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate must have strong networking, marketing, sales and negotiation skills, with a good understanding of the hospitality and entertainment industry.

Key Responsibilities: Business Development and Revenue Growth:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to increase the lounge’s revenue and customer base.
• Develop strategies to attract new customers and encourage repeat patronage.
• Identify potential corporate clients, organisations and high-value customers for business partnerships.
• Develop and execute sales and promotional strategies to increase bookings, reservations and overall sales.
• Explore opportunities for hosting private parties, corporate events, birthday celebrations and other social gatherings.

Marketing and Brand Promotion:

• Develop and implement marketing campaigns to promote the lounge and its offerings.
• Work with the social media and marketing team to improve the lounge’s online visibility and brand awareness.
• Identify opportunities for collaborations with influencers, entertainers, event planners and other brands.
• Coordinate promotional activities, themed nights, special events and customer engagement initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and competitors to identify opportunities for business growth.

Partnerships and Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate organisations, event planners, vendors and other business partners.
• Identify and establish partnerships that can generate consistent business for the lounge.
• Follow up with prospective clients and convert business leads into actual sales.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Represent the lounge at relevant networking events and business meetings.

Sales and Business Performance:

• Drive sales of the lounge’s food, beverages, VIP packages, reservations and event services.
• Monitor sales performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular business development reports, including leads generated, partnerships secured, bookings and revenue opportunities.
• Develop strategies to achieve agreed business development and revenue targets.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure excellent customer experience and service delivery.

Location: Surulere, Lagos

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Mass Communication or a related field.
• 2–7years of relevant experience in business development, sales, marketing or hospitality management.
• Previous experience working in a lounge, bar, restaurant, nightclub, hotel or entertainment establishment is an added advantage.
• Proven ability to generate business leads and convert prospects into paying customers.
• Strong understanding of sales, marketing and customer acquisition strategies.
• Existing professional networks within the hospitality, entertainment and corporate sectors will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of digital marketing and social media promotion.

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: (see Apply by email) using the job title as the subject of the email.

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